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Newsletter Deadline The next Tie will be mailed on Wed. November 19th.

Please submit content by 10:00 am Friday, Nov. 14th.

Email is tie@fbcwinc.org

Bulletin Deadline The Church Bulletin is printed EVERY Thursday Morning.

Please submit content to Kathy by noon on Wednesday.

Email is fbcwinc@fbcwinc.org

First Baptist Church Prayer Chain Ministries

Direct your prayer request(s) to:

Daytime Hours: Donna Walter @ 722-2230 or Linette Spicer @ 662-1120

Evening Hours: Janet Luttrell @ 667-8758 or Laura Beavers @ 667-3191

Sanctuary arrangements are

needed for the 2014 calendar

year. If you would like to place

an arrangement in memory or in

honor of a loved one, please fill

out a Flower Calendar form found in each narthex or the

Church Office. You may also call the Church Office to

place your request.

Homebound Spotlight

Katherine Warfield

141 Meadowbrook Drive Stephens City, VA 22655

We encourage everyone to send a note to Katherine. In His Love, Lori & the Homebound Team

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OCTOBER 22, 2014 WINCHESTER, VA.

VOL. 75 NO. 10

A Loving & Caring Church Transforming God’s Vision Into Action

Perhaps you’ve heard the saying, “You never know what the day

is going to bring.” Or the week, for that matter. It is fair to say that the

last few weeks did not turn out like I expected. Most of you know that in

the eleven day period from September 22—October 2, my Dad went

from living independently in Roanoke at home, to the hospital, to a health-care facility there, where he died late

on the night of October 2nd.

While I haven't fully processed it yet, it’s amazing how many decisions had to be made and how many

changes took place in such a short period of time. Dad was always a great provider for our family, he always

“took care of things,” and it was a privilege to help take care of him those last several days. I have some good

memories of time spent on the golf course with him. I mentioned at the funeral that when I got my only hole-in-

one, Dad was my playing partner. I was able to share that with him. I also took him to play what was his final

round of golf at age 90. He was able to play the entire 18 holes. I have fond memories of him as a dedicated

Christian layman, a deacon, a Finance Committee Chair, and a leader in countless other positions. He was the

type of person a pastor could depend on. He was even-handed, trustworthy, and always acted in the best interest

of the church. In recent days I have heard so many people, in the business world as well as in church life, speak

about his wisdom and how they benefitted from his counsel. Dad was a man who set high standards for himself

and those around him, including his sons. He expected us to “do the right thing,” and to work hard at whatever

we did.

Dad was not demonstrative with his feelings. He showed his love by making sure we had what we need-

ed, that we were safe and secure. But that had changed in recent years. As I said at the funeral (with much emo-

tion), I am so grateful that we were able to verbally express our love and affection for each other that, in fact, the

last thing we said to each other was, “I love you.”

I mention at the beginning of this article that the last few weeks did not turn out like I expected. But your

response to me in the death of my Dad has been what I expected. You have reached out to us in so many ways:

your presence at the visitation and the services, your calls, cards, food, acts of kindness, and especially your ongo-

ing prayers. Please continue to pray as we continue to grieve, and as we make decisions regarding the well-being

of my Mother.

I am thankful that what I tell people as a pastor in indeed true: “God’s grace is sufficient and He will see

us through.” -George Fletcher

⇒ November Birthdays

⇒ Exploratory Study Committee

⇒ White Christmas Announcements

⇒ WATTS Events

Check Out Our “NEW” Website http://www.fbcwinc.org/

We continue to work at building an interesting and helpful church website. If you have any suggestions for additional material please let us know. The Tie and the Church Calendar are now available online from the TIE Newsletter page. Audio files of the previous Sunday’s Worship Ser-vices are now available online from the Services page.

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Announcements:

Bible Verse

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with

praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!

-Psalm 100:4 ESV

⇒ Family fall festival, November 1st at 1pm. At Hunting Ridge Retreat. All are invited!

Please RSVP! A light lunch will be served along with hayrides, games and more!

⇒ School age fall retreat Oct. 31st @ 7 :30 pm to November 2nd @ 9am. Please RSVP!

⇒ Christmas pageant dress rehearsal and party Saturday Dec. 6th @ 10 am.

⇒ Christmas pageant Wednesday on December 10th.

Reading aloud: For most of us, reading in the presence

of our peers can be intimidating. Recently during Bible

Friends and Wednesday night, children volunteered to

read aloud and did an excellent job! Please encourage

your child to read to you so that they will feel confident

reading during these opportunities.

∗ Molly Moyer shared homemade

cupcakes with the school age Sunday

school program.

∗ All of the Wednesday night school-

agers made a heartfelt card for

Lori while her father was ill.

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A TEAM FROM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH is partner-

ing with WATTS to plan the 3rd annual “Men on a Mission—

WATT’s Cooking?” fundraiser event on Saturday, November 1,

at First Presbyterian Church. All proceeds will benefit WATTS.

At the fundraiser, guests will enjoy culinary samplings prepared

by the men of their church who serve as volunteer chefs. The

theme this year is East Meets West and is a non-alcoholic event

for ages 12 and over. Tickets will be available at FBC in late

September for only $30 each. Make plans now to enjoy fantas-

tic food, fellowship and support WATTS in their goal of offering

safe and warm shelter for 20 weeks this winter.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO BENEFIT WATTS WATTS is the sole beneficiary for the “Battlefield Half” to be held on Saturday, November 8, beginning at 8:00am. This is a half-marathon (13.1 miles); there is also a half marathon relay and a two mile Kids Race. WATTS is being asked to provide 150 volunteers. You may volunteer during registration on Fri-day, November 7, from 3:30-8:30pm. Volunteers are also needed on Saturday for various responsibilities anytime be-tween 6:00am-1:00pm. The organizer for this event is Freder-ick County Parks and Recreation. We also would like to have several runners from our church. Information is available in both narthexes. To sign-up to run or to volunteer, go to www.fcva.us/battlefield-half and click “Volunteer” in the left-hand column.

Ageless Adventurer Trip

On Monday, Nov. 17th we will depart for a

mystery trip! We will leave from the

church at 10:00 a.m. and return by

3:00p.m. Please bring money for lunch

and call the church office to make a reser-

vation at 662-5367!

The Helping Hands Minis-

try needs “more hands”

than it currently has. This

ministry sends cards to

members of the church

who are ill or are in the

hospital. If you have a little extra time on

your hands, call Elma Morrison, 662-0666.

CONGRATULATIONS to Richard & Lorena

Pell on the birth of their

son, Richard Fairfax

Pell, V, on October 15.

Proud grandparents are

Rik & Carolynne Pell.

ATTENDANCE CONTRIBUTIONS

DATE: 8:30AM 11:00AM TOTAL NEEDED WEEKLY

RECEIVED TODAY

NEEDED TO DATE

RECEIVED TO DATE

BUDGET OVER(UNDER)

RESTRICTED GIVING

RESTRICTED TO DATE

SEPT. 28 53 172 225 $ 12,346 $ 7,358 $ 481,494 $ 442,868 $ (38,626) $ 597 $ 50,101

OCT. 5 82 169 251 $ 12,346 $ 13,741 $ 493,840 $ 456,609 $ (34,241) $ 2,750 $ 52,851

Nursery Volunteers Volunteers for the 11:00 am service for the coming

Sundays are:

Oct. 26 Jan Habeck

Nov. 2 Jordan Lacy

Nov. 9 Marian Owings

Nov. 16 Holly Nightingale

Nov. 23 Peggy Fletcher

Nov. 30 Sharon Woodard

Children’s Story Time Speakers Volunteers for the coming Sundays are:

Oct. 26 Mattie Fries

Nov. 2 Patsy Stainback

Nov. 9 John Beavers

Nov. 16 Robin Thompson

Nov. 23 Kim Riley

Nov. 30 Sherry Headley

Bible Friends Schedule Volunteers for the 11:00 am service for the coming

Sundays are:

Oct. 26 Nan Pell

Nov. 2 Robin Thompson Linda Ebersole

Nov. 9 Sarah Kite Robin Rodgers

Nov. 16 Peggy Fletcher Gretchen Kaderli

Nov. 23 David Smith Holly Nightingale

Nov. 30 Heather Wilson Laura Beavers

2015

Attention!

2015 Budget Process Schedule

• Oct. 26 Proposed budget copies

available in each narthex

• Nov. 5 Proposed Budget Discussion

• Nov. 19 4th Quarter Business Meeting and Budget Vote

Wednesday Night Fellowship Activities

5:45pm Dinner and Fellowship

6:15pm Youth Bible Study & Fellowship

6:30pm Adult Bible Study, Schoolage and Preschool Activities

Attendance and Contributions for October 12th and October 19th will be in the November issue

of the TIE. If this information is needed for your records, please feel free to give us a call at

the church office. (540) 662-5367

EXPLORATORY STUDY COMMITTEEEXPLORATORY STUDY COMMITTEEEXPLORATORY STUDY COMMITTEEEXPLORATORY STUDY COMMITTEE The Exploratory Study Committee was formed to look at the physical needs at both locations of the

ministry of First Baptist Church: Hunting Ridge Retreat, and the site at the corner of Washington and Picca-

dilly Streets in Winchester. The needs that have been identified have led us to try to answer a more basic

question, “What is the vision of First Baptist Church?” And related to that, “What is the purpose and vision

of Hunting Ridge Retreat in the church’s overall ministry?”

In order to answer those questions, we need input from each of you. We have planned a series of

meetings, at different times and in different places, to give as many people as possible the opportunity to par-

ticipate in these discussions. You may come to one, or all, of these venues. Factual information will be giv-

en, and questions and discussion will follow. Please plan to participate and help us to discern the direction

God is leading.

The scheduled meals and meetings are as follows:

Saturday, October 25th: 8:00 am, Men’s Bible Class Breakfast

(Please call the church office to make reservations for breakfast)

Wednesday, October 29th: 6:30 pm, Wednesday Night Study

(call the church office to make reservations to share in the 5:45 dinner)

Saturday, November 1st: 12:00 (noon), Hunting Ridge Retreat Lodge

(call Hunting Ridge Retreat to make reservations)

You do not have to be at the meal in order to participate in the discussion, but if you plan to eat, let us

know so we can prepare adequately.

There will be other ways to share your thoughts. You may write or email them to the church office,

or you may talk with a member of the Exploratory Study Committee. The members are: Mary Will Bowen,

Jim Calloway, Richard Edwards, Jae Hinson, Nelson Isenhower, David Kersey, Margaret McClanahan, Rik

Pell, Leslie Robertson, Gary Sibert, and George Fletcher, ex officio.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to be a part of these discussions as we discern God’s plans

for our ministries.

What an amazing view we have here at HRR. The

leaves are changing and the air is crisp. The chang-

ing of the leaves brings to mind a couple things to

remember. It is hunting season. If you plan to hunt

at Hunting Ridge, please contact the church office at

540-662-5367 to complete the necessary paperwork

and receive instructions. All Virginia rules and regu-

lations must be followed. Hunting Ridge does not

allow hunting on Sundays even though we are private

property. We want to allow a day for families to still

come and enjoy the property. You must call and

check the availability of HRR before hunting.

Remember, Hunting Ridge is here for your enjoy-

ment. Please give us a call to check the availability.

Enjoy your fall season!

Jeff and Melissa

Church members needing fire-

wood can call HRR Caretakers,

Jeff and Melissa Engler at (540)

662-9004, to request location and

permission to cut wood. Please

leave the ash trees at the Ridge in

order to control the Asian Long Horned beetle

or White Spotted Sawyer bugs at a central loca-

tion.

The policy is to cut one load for the retreat and

two loads for yourself. Please leave the HRR

load at the wood pile in front of the tractor shed,

unless the caretakers request otherwise. Any

questions can be addressed to Jim Christiansen

(540) 667-3873.

Please be careful out there.

Pray With Your Children (Part 2 of 2) An article from Focus on the Family by Mark Holmen

Perhaps you’ve never prayed with your children. But no matter how old they are, it’s never

too late to start. It helps to remember that prayer is a simple conversation with God. In our

previous Tie we gave you a few ideas.

Here are a few more ideas to get you started:

1. Prayer Journal- Share your prayer requests with the other members of your family and

then record them in a prayer journal. One person can pray for all the requests you’ve

listed for the day. The next time you pray together, look over the requests you listed

previously and update any changes and answers. This is a good way to see how God

has been active in your prayer lives.

2. A.C.T.S Prayer- This is a well-known form of prayer that is easy to remember:

*A stands for “adoration”- Begin the prayer by simply adoring God for who He is.

*C stands for “confession”-Spend some time confessing your sins.

*T stands for “thanksgiving”-Take time to thank God for the blessing that He has

given to you and your family.

*S stands for “supplication”-Lift up specific areas of your life in which you need

God to supply for your needs.

A column for parents of young children, brought to you by the “Son”Shine Learning Center

Mothers of Young Children are invited to JOIN

US for five weeks of coffee and conversation, guided

by the words and voice of Glennon Melton. Using

videos she has created for the Christian community,

we will discuss vulnerability, perfection, grace, and

hope. We hope you will come! Thursday mornings

9:45 – 11:00 am on the main floor of the sanctuary

building. We will meet on Thursday, Nov. 6, 13, 20, and Dec. 4, & 11. Questions?

Contact Kristin Whitesides at the church office.

“An Evening of Gaither Music” presented by

The Singin’ Seniors Of First Baptist Church

Winchester, Va.

On Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 at 6:00p.m. you

are invited to “An Evening of Gaither

Music” by The Singin’ Seniors. There will

be a small orchestra and many soloists

from within our choir. Make plans to at-

tend this annual special concert with us.

There will be a reception to follow in the

Children’s Education Building next door.

There is no admission fee.

CALL FOR REFERRALS TO THE WHITE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

FOR PEOPLE NEEDING ASSISTANCE For over 80 years, the “White Christmas” program at First Baptist Church has been assisting

community members in the Winchester area with special needs at Christmas time. Typically, we

provide families with boxes of food, as well as toys and clothing for children in the household.

This year, in addition to assisting the chronically poor, our program hopes to reach out to people

who have an acute, perhaps short-term, need for assistance based on special circumstances in their lives

(financial insecurity caused by divorce, medical bills, job loss, or the like). These people may not

qualify for or be willing to reach out to widely-known area programs such as the Salvation Army

Christmas assistance program. Typically, these people may be able to meet their day-to-day

obligations, perhaps just barely, but they have nothing left over for a special meal or new clothes or toys

for their children at Christmas. These are people we would like to assist.

If someone you know fits this description, we encourage you to consider referring him or her to

our program. Please feel free to self-refer if you yourself could use assistance. Referrals, “adoptions,”

and deliveries will be handled with the utmost discretion.

Please try to refer only persons who are not likely to solicit or receive assistance

from other organizations. We are trying to reach people who otherwise might “fall

through the cracks” for Christmas assistance. We know these people are out there.

We appreciate your helping us in reaching them.

To make a referral, please email jae.hinson@gmail.com or call Sharon

Woodard at 540-247-0582 by November 15th. (After that date, but before December

12th, you may still contact us to see if we have resources to assist another family.)

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WEDNESDAYS

Youth Group

{October 29}

Mission Night

{November 1}

Family Fall Festival

{November 15}

Jubilee Kitchen

Mark Your Calendar

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November 2014 Newsletter of First Baptist Church Youth Group

Youth Group: All youth are invited to join us for youth group every Wednesday night! We will share a meal at 5:45 in the CEB and then join in Bible study, fellowship, and fun together from 6:30-7:30 in the 301 House. There will be no youth group on November 26th. Mission Night: The Youth are collecting items for the homeless children who attend Winchester Public Schools. Natalie Gerometta, the homeless families liaison for the schools, will speak with our youth on Wednesday, October 22nd and they will create care packages on Wednesday, Octo-ber 29th. In preparation we will be collecting donations of: cleaning and laundry supplies, throw blankets, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, brushes, pony tail holders, socks, and individually wrapped snacks. Please drop off any donations at the 301 House by Wednesday, October 29th. Family Fall Festival: The youth are invited to come and help with the fun during our children’s Family Fall Festival at HRR. Any youth who would be willing to help run games or help with a scavenger hunt, please meet at Hunting Ridge at 12:15 on Saturday, November 1st. Thanks to Hol-ley Ramsay, Wanda Diehl, and Glen and Julia Bouder for their willingness to help coordinate our youth under Alison’s direction! Jubilee Kitchen: Any youth who are willing to help serve a meal at Jubilee Kitchen can plan to meet us around 9:30 in the parking lot of First Presbyterian Church (off of Cameron Street, next to Market St. UMC). We will prepare and serve lunch and be finished around 1:30. Thanks to the Esslingers, the Duvalls, the Brumbacks, Cheryl Jones, and Linda Fletcher for signing up to help as well!

Questions? / ContactContactContactContact Rev. Kristin Adkins Whitesides church: 540-662-5367 e-mail: kwhitesides@fbcwinc.org Medical Releases and Trip Covenants are available in the 301 House or on our website: www.firstbaptistwinchester.com/youth and www.fbcwinc.org/ministry/youth-ministry/

BIG THANKS: Thanks so much to Kathryn Mayberry and John Lewis for chaperoning our fun (but a bit wet) hike at Sky Meadows State Park!

Please note Kristin’s new email address: kwhitesides@fbcwinc.org Parents, if you are not on our email list for Youth Scoop and updates, please email Kristin to sign up!

20 Linda Devers

21 Lou Lacy, Sr.

22 Drew Ebersole

23 Sally Copp

23 Cameron Gordon

24 Marie Boyd

25 Charles Adams

25 Aidan Carnell

25 Genevieve Palmer

25 Robin Rodgers

26 Don Hatton

26 Jason Shernick

27 Sylvie Bowen

27 Alyson Reyna

28 Kimberli Ball

28 Samuel Bragg

28 Dominique Fluelling

29 Christine Rhodes

30 Emma Conde

30 Joseph Unger

1 Thomas Cooke

1 Rick Edwards

2 Kimberly Clark

3 Luke Brumback

3 Samuel Brumback

3 Elaine MacIsaac

3 Willard Slonaker

4 Brian Bayliss

4 Karl Copp

4 Donna Heatwole

4 Judy Labreque

5 Hannah Long

5 Joanne Lloyd

6 Leigh Archibald

6 Martina Bouder

6 Sara Boppe

6 Bessy Montufar Geronimo

6 Erica Leonard

7 William Rhodes

8 Clay Brumback

10 Sarah Lewis

10 Jane Rudolph

11 William Fletcher

11 Lorraine Hottel

11 William Shendow

12 Mary Horne

13 Jeri Wilkins

14 Libby Edwards

14 Susie Linscomb

15 Nathan Huyett

16 Harold Bowen

16 Andy Shernick

16 Janet Luttrell

16 Keith Rodgers

17 Ray Kern

17 Michael Newcome

18 Evelyn Carr

18 Linda Jackson

18 Philip Luttrell

November 2014 BirthdaysNovember 2014 Birthdays

As we near the Hunter’s Retreat, Nov. 14-18, 2014 we are wait-ing on cooler weather. The “Prepare Ye The Way” theme is coming together with special emphasis on Isaiah 40:3 and “getting ready.” Please call the caretakers at HRR @ 662-9004 for reservations or to come eat dinner.

Any questions can be directed to the coordinator, Jim Christiansen at 667-3873.

FBC Telephone Directory

Need an easy-to-reference electronic copy of the church telephone directory for your computer desktop? Email Jessica at tie@fbcwinc.org and she’ll be happy to email you the current version.

Miss Something? Missing church no longer means missing out on the Worship Service. The services are now being recorded in .mp3 format which means they can be loaded to the website and

available for listening at your convenience from your PC or smart phone. Simply click on the link, adjust your volume, and you are good to go!

www.fbcwinc.org/worship-2/services/

Need to e-mail a FBC Staff

member? Recently with the ‘new’ website we have

also assigned new e-mail addresses for

the FBC staff. Please make sure to

update contact information.

Alison Wright

awright@fbcwinc.org

Sharon Setzer

fbcfin@fbcwinc.org

Kathy Westover

fbcwinc@fbcwinc.org

George Fletcher

gfletcher@fbcwinc.org

Kristin Whitesides

kwhitesides@fbcwinc.org

Lori Pendleton

lahpendleton@fbcwinc.org

HRR Office

office@huntingridgeretreat.com

TIE (Jessica Mentzer)

tie@fbcwinc.org

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Online Tithing and Giving -Do you ever forget your offering envelope or leave your checkbook at home? -Do you ever miss a week of giving because of illness or absence? -Does the offertory take you by surprise…every week? Because we know that it can be hard to remember to give, and in an effort to make contributions easier and more convenient, First Baptist will begin offering safe and secure electronic giving through our web-site beginning in the month of November. Many of you have indicated interest in this option, but we would like to provide more details as you decide whether online giving is right for you. -Online giving can be used to make a oneoneoneone----time gift time gift time gift time gift if you have missed a Sunday, or can be used to set up automatic, regular paymentsautomatic, regular paymentsautomatic, regular paymentsautomatic, regular payments. -You can designatedesignatedesignatedesignate your gifts by using a drop-down box in the online menu. -If you choose, you can continue to receive offering envelopesoffering envelopesoffering envelopesoffering envelopes or you can discontinue your envelopes by contacting the church office. -Our online giving will be safe and secure using a payment partner, Vanco Services. You may setup an online account and begin to give at your convenience. The link and more information will be located on the church website at: fbcwinc.org starting during the month of November. -If you would like to use online giving, but feel that you would also like to place something in the offering plate, we will be placing laminated ‘markers’ in the pews that may be placed in the offering plate to indi-cate that you gave online. -You can begin online giving whenever you choose! More questions? We are happy to help. Please contact the Church Office at 540-662-5367 or via email: tie@fbcwinc.org.

The Chancel Choir rehearses on

Thursdays at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.

They lead in Worship from September through June.

Please join us!

Top 3 reasons to join the Chancel Choir

3. Whoever is preaching is almost always looking the other way. 2. You have a reserved seat for Christmas and Easter.

And the number 1 reason to join the Chancel Choir:

1. You never have to worry about what to

wear!!

The Chancel Handbell Choir practices on Thursdays at 6:00pm in the balcony.

Thursday Morning Study Group to Feature Pa Cartwright and St. Paul

This fall’s Thursday morning study group will feature excerpts from four episodes of the old TV

western Bonanza and two sessions In the Footsteps of St. Paul. The study will began October 9th. Using

the Bonanza episodes to illustrate problems faced from Christians then and now, the group will discuss

how best to handle the situations which we encounter in our world today. The study was produced by

Steve Skelton, who also produced the studies featuring The Andy Griffith Show, The Lucy Show, and The

Dick Van Dyke Show. For the last two weeks of the study we will view the documentary video about the

places the Apostle Paul preached and started churches. David Suchet, who starred as the detective Hercule

Poirot on the PBS series, will lead us on this journey through the world of Paul. Please call Bob

Stainback, facilitator, for more information.

Tie Publication Schedule

We are continuing with a monthly publication schedule of the TIE which significantly reduces communication costs.

The website and online calendar will continually be updated and bulletin announcements will be updated each week. Each Tie will be a calendar Tie for the subsequent month and will be published later in the month. November Calendar Tie — October 22nd.

Make a note:

Daylight Saving Time

ends November 2nd

this year

A warm welcome to Jason and Courtney Jarrett who make their decision for church membership on October 5, 2014. We would also like to welcome Melody Lengel who made her decision for church membership on October 12, 2014.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to

William Chu and family in the death of his

mother, Ruby Lee, on October 12, 2014.

Please also extended sympathy to Paul Sweet

and family in the death of his uncle, Don Sulli-

van, on September 30, 2014.

Go PINK!

Remember October is Breast Cancer Awareness

Month!

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

is extended to Pastor George

Fletcher and family in the

death of his father, George H.

Fletcher, on October 2, 2014.

Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Study

The Adult Bible Study continues its 8�week series entitled, “Resolve Everyday Conflict.” Topics

include: What is at the Root of Conflict, How to Deal with Difficult People, and How to Apologize

Peaceably. The study is led by Frank Briggs and features a DVD session followed by group

discussion each week.

Lori’s “Senior Moments”Lori’s “Senior Moments”Lori’s “Senior Moments”Lori’s “Senior Moments” And He said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with

all your soul and with all your mind.” Matt. 22:37

6 Things God Won’t Ask6 Things God Won’t Ask6 Things God Won’t Ask6 Things God Won’t Ask

1. God won’t ask what kind of car you drove; He’ll ask how many people you drove who didn’t have transportation.

2. God won’t ask the square footage of your house; He’ll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.

3. God won’t ask about the clothes in your closet; He’ll ask about the people you helped to clothe.

4. God won’t ask what your highest salary was; He’ll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.

5. God won’t ask how many friends you had; He’ll ask how many to whom you were a friend.

6. God won’t ask what neighborhood you lived in; He’ll ask how you treated your neighbors.

White Christmas - Work Day 2014

Sunday, December 14 is our annual White Christmas Service. The White

Christmas committee is preparing for this annual outreach program and as al-

ways, we need your help. Our work day is scheduled for Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 1

p.m. We need help organizing and loading food into boxes. We are collecting medium sized

cardboard boxes to hold the food. Boxes may be placed on the lower level of the church, directly

across from the elevator. Additionally, we need help on Tuesday, December 16th to distribute the

gifts and food to the families in need. If you have any questions or would like to make a

contribution, please call Jae Hinson or Sharon Woodard. Please email jae.hinson@gmail.com or

call Sharon Woodard at 540-247-0582.

Monday 7:30 AM Al-Anon

Tuesday 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301)

Wednesday 5:45 PM Dinner and Fellowship6:15 PM Youth Bible Study & Fellowship6:30 PM Adult Bible Study, Women’s Study Group, Schoolage and Preschool Activities

WEEKLY OCTOBER SCHEDULE 2014 Sunday 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:30 AM Church Library Opens 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service Nursery (1’s - young 3’s) Bible Friends (older 3’s - 1st Grade) 2:30 PM Hispanic Service

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do.prayer knows much more about it than you do.prayer knows much more about it than you do.prayer knows much more about it than you do. ————Victor Hugo Victor Hugo Victor Hugo Victor Hugo

2 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service 2:30 PM Hispanic Service (CEB) 6:00 PM Singin Senior Concert (Reception in CEB)

3 SLC Closed (Staff Training) 7:30 AM Al-Anon (301)

4 Election Day SLC Closed 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 6:30 PM AMC (CO)

5 9:00 AM SLC (CEB)5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB)6:30 PM Budget Discussion (CEB)6:30 PM Preschool Program/Choristers (CEB) 7:30 PM Deacons Meeting (CEB)

9 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:30 AM 2nd Sunday Fellowship (LA) 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service 2:30 PM Hispanic Service (CEB)

10 7:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 6:30 PM SLC Committee (CEB)

11 Veteran’s Day 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301)

12 9:00 AM SLC (CEB)1:30 PM Staff Meeting (Church Office)5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB)6:30 PM Adult Bible Study (CEB)6:30 PM Preschool Program/Choristers (CEB)

16 Hunter's Retreat (HRR) 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service 2:30 PM Hispanic Service (CEB)

17 Hunter's Retreat (HRR) 7:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 9:00 AM SLC (CEB)

18 Hunter's Retreat (HRR) 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 6:00 PM Stewardship & Finance Commit-tee (CO) 7:00 PM HRR Committee (HRR)

19 4th Quarter Business Meeting (CEB)9:00 AM SLC (CEB)5:00 PM Homebound Team (CO)5:45 PM Fellowship Dinner (CEB)6:30 PM Preschool Program/Choristers (CEB) 7:30 PM Planning Team (CEB)

23 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service 2:30 PM Hispanic Service (CEB) 5:30 PM Thanksgiving Service/Dinner (CEB)

24 7:30 AM Al-Anon (301) 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 6:30 PM Children's Ministry Team (CO)

25 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 9:30 AM Senior Handbell Choir (Sanc.) 11:00 AM Singin' Seniors (Sanc.) 11:30 AM Al-Anon (301)

26 SLC Closed

30 First Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Praise Chorus 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Bible Friends 11:00 AM Worship Service 2:30 PM Hispanic Service (CEB)

Gratitude gets us through the hard stuff. To reflect on your blessings is to rehearse God’s accomplishments. To rehearse God’heart. To discover his heart is to discover not just good gifts but the Good Giver. Gratitude always leaves us looking at God and away from dread. It does to anxiety what the morning sun does to valley mist. I —Max Lucado, You’ll Get Through This

November 2014

5:45 PM Dinner and Fellowship Youth Bible Study & Fellowship Adult Bible Study, Women’s Study Group, Schoolage and Preschool

Thursday 6:00 PM Chancel Bells 7:00 PM Chancel Choir

Friday 12:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 7:30 PM Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00 PM Al-Anon, Al-Ateen (LA)

Abbreviations in the Tie

AMC Admin. Management Com. 301 301 House CEB Children’s Ed. Building CO Church Office HRR Hunting Ridge Retreat LA Lower Auditorium MBC Men’s Bible Class Sanc. Sanctuary WOM Women on Mission SR Schoolage Room BSC Bible Seekers Class

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your 1 Exploratory Committee (HRR) Family Festival (HRR)

SLC (CEB) Fellowship Dinner (CEB) Budget Discussion (CEB) Preschool Program/Choristers

Deacons Meeting (CEB)

6 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 6:00 PM Chancel Bells 7:00 PM Chancel Choir

7 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 12:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 7:30 PM Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00 PM Al-Anon (LA) 8:00 PM Al-Ateen (LA)

8 WATTS 1/2 Marathon

SLC (CEB) Staff Meeting (Church Office) Fellowship Dinner (CEB) Adult Bible Study (CEB) Preschool Program/Choristers

13 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 6:00 PM Chancel Bells 7:00 PM Chancel Choir

14 Hunter's Retreat (HRR) 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 12:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 7:30 PM Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00 PM Al-Anon (LA) 8:00 PM Al-Ateen (LA)

15 Hunter's Retreat (HRR) Youth Serving at Jubilee Kitchen

4th Quarter Business Meeting (CEB) SLC (CEB) Homebound Team (CO) Fellowship Dinner (CEB) Preschool Program/Choristers

Planning Team (CEB)

20 DCF Retreat (HRR) 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 6:00 PM Chancel Bells 7:00 PM Chancel Choir

21 9:00 AM SLC (CEB) 12:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 7:30 PM Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00 PM Al-Anon (LA) 8:00 PM Al-Ateen (LA)

22

27 Thanksgiving Day Church Office Closed SLC Closed

28 Church Office Closed SLC Closed 12:00 PM Al-Anon (301) 7:30 PM Hispanic Prayer Meeting (CEB) 8:00 PM Al-Anon (LA) 8:00 PM Al-Ateen (LA)

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Gratitude gets us through the hard stuff. To reflect on your blessings is to rehearse God’s accomplishments. To rehearse God’s accomplishments is to discover his heart. To discover his heart is to discover not just good gifts but the Good Giver.

Gratitude always leaves us looking at God and away from dread. It does to anxiety what the morning sun does to valley mist. It burns it up.

November 2014